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City of Houston City Council met June 24 & 25.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 1:30 PM City Hall - In Person Meeting
PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Martinez ROLL CALL AND ADOPT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
PUBLIC SPEAKERS - Pursuant to City Council Rule 8, City Council will hear from members of the public; the names and subject matters of persons who had requested to speak at the time of posting this Agenda are attached; the names and subject matters of persons who subsequently request to speak may be obtained in the City Secretary's Office.
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MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 33
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 and 2
1. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,244,209.21 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to Contract between City of Houston and INDUSTRIAL TX CORP. for Change Order No. 5 for Lift Station Renewal and Replacement (Approved by Ordinance No. 2022-0244); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
2. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of Change Order No. 5, awarded to INDUSTRIAL TX CORP. for Lift Station Renewal and Replacement - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and D - EVANS SHABAZZ
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 1 above ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 3 through 5
3. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $540,232.81 and acceptance of work on contract with DNB ENTERPRISES, INC for Underground Storage Tank Removal, Remediation and Aboveground Storage Tank Installation at Herman Brown Park - East Division Headquarters and Automatic Leak Detection System Installation at Six Facilities - 2.12% above the original contract amount - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER and I - MARTINEZ
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $664,323.33 and acceptance of work on contract with PROGRESSIVE COMMERCIAL AQUATICS, INC for Swimming Pool Upgrades - Tuffly Park - 13.47% over the original construction amount and under the approved 25% contingency- DISTRICT B - JACKSON
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $664,323.33 and acceptance of work on contract with FMG CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC for Hermann Park Dog Park Water and Electrical Utilities - 0.66% over the original contract amount and under the approved 5% contingency - DISTRICT D - EVANS SHABAZZ
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS - 6 and 7
6. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $199,997.07 for Purchase of Drug Burn Processing Services for the Houston Police Department, to CLEAN HARBORS EVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC - Police Special Services Fund
7. Z BAR SUPPLY COMPANY LLC for Purchase of Ground Panoramic Night Vision Goggles for the Houston Police Department - $81,530.00 - Grant Fund
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 8 through 33
8. ORDINANCE supplementing Master Ordinance relating to the issuance of Airport System Subordinate Lien Revenue and Refunding Bonds; providing for the Security and Payment thereof; authorizing certain designated City Officials to approve the terms thereof; authorizing the Defeasance, Discharge, and/or Redemption of Outstanding Bonds or other Obligations and other Related Procedures, Provisions and Agreements pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution and delivery of one or more Bond Purchase Agreements, Paying Agent/Registrar Agreements, Escrow Agreements, and such other Agreements relating to the Bonds or the Security therefor; approving the Form of Credit Enhancement Agreements; making certain findings and other declarations necessary and incidental to the issuance of the Bonds; and declaring an emergency
9. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and CAREER AND RECOVERY RESOURCES, INC, to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds for continued operation of a program providing individuals transitioning from homelessness with Employment Training and Substance Use Disorder Services - $244,427.00 - Grant Fund
10. ORDINANCE adopting first amended Guidelines for City’s 2021 Winter Storm Single Family Home Repair Program
11. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas and STARFLITE MANAGEMENT GROUP INC dba STARFLITE AVIATION - Revenue
12. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Reimbursable Agreement between City of Houston and FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION for Design, Engineering and Construction Services for Runway 13R-31L at William P. Hobby Airport; providing a maximum contract amount - $91,304.59 - Enterprise Fund - DISTRICT I - MARTINEZ
13. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Grant Agreement with the DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES for the Regional and Local Services/Local Public Health Services under new Contract Number HHS001588400029; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department to act as the City’s representative in the Grant Agreement process
14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Services Agreement between CROWE LLP and City of Houston relating to Expert Consulting Services - $200,000.00 - Property & Casualty Fund
15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a first amendment to extend the contract term with TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CORPORATION for Professional Services related to the administration of FSA Program for Health and Dependent Care and COBRA Services for the Human Resources Department - through December 31, 2027
16. ORDINANCE awarding contract to INLAND ENVIRONMENTS, LTD, for Asbestos Abatement Services for Cityview at Biscayne Apartments (Phase 2) for Houston Housing and Community Development Department; providing a maximum contract amount - $91,200.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, and HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, for Design and Construction of Improvements at Selena Quintanilla Perez – Denver Harbor Park - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
18. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Change Order #2 to Intergovernmental Agreement between HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL and City of Houston to extend the performance period for Tow and Go Freeway Program for the Houston Police Department
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Electronic Submission of Grant Application to the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR for the FY26 Internet Crimes Against Children Grant Program and the acceptance of the award for the Houston Police Department; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department (“Police Chief”) to act as the City’s representative in the application process; authorizing the Police Chief to accept the Grant Award and expend the Grant Funds, as awarded, to extend the budget period and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant
20. ORDINANCE establishing the 700 Block of E. 12th 1/2 Street, south side, between Beverly Street and Studewood Street, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Special Minimum Building Line Size Block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances Houston, Texas - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
21. ORDINANCE establishing the north side of the 1200 Block of Cavalcade Street, between Cochran Street and Gano Street, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
22. ORDINANCE establishing the west side of the 4700 Block of Cochran Street, between Cavalcade Street and Evelyn Street, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a Special Minimum Lot Size Block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CASTILLO
23. ORDINANCE consenting to the creation of HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 29 and the inclusion of approximately 70.397 acres of land into the district; authorizing the district to issue bonds, subject to certain conditions - DISTRICT F - THOMAS
24. ORDINANCE releasing certain territory consisting of approximately 2.434 acres of land, located in and around Wilson Road and Will Clayton Parkway, from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas; imposing certain conditions; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability
25. ORDINANCE appropriating $8,703,990.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and FREESE AND NICHOLS, INC for Capacity Remedial Measures Plan (CRMP) CIP Package 1 (CD Area 2 & 3); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON and H - CASTILLO
26. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,100,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and INDUSRI CONSULTING, LLC for Large Diameter Water Line and Valves Replacement – Package 4; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; E - FLICKINGER; H - CASTILLO and I - MARTINEZ
27. ORDINANCE appropriating $664,220.55 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC for Lift Station Renewal and Replacement (Approved by Ordinance No. 2014-0595); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
28. ORDINANCE appropriating $5,643,750.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge as additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC for Professional Services and Technical Support for Paving and Drainage Projects (as approved by Ordinance No. 2020-0907); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,933,128.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to RELIANCE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, L.P. for New Front Easement Reconnections; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency, and testing services
30. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,600,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC for On-Call Rehabilitation of Large Diameter Water Lines Package 3; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency, testing services
31. ORDINANCE appropriating $24,025,604.51 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to SERVOX, LLC for Ground Water Facility/Re-Pump Station/HVAC & Ventilation System Improvements at Various Locations - Package 2; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency, and testing services - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; F - THOMAS; G - HUFFMAN and K - CASTEX-TATUM
32. ORDINANCE appropriating $13,277,363.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to INDUSTRIAL TX CORP; for Kingwood Central WWTP Filter and Bar Screen Replacement setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for CIP Cost Recover relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; contingency - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
33. ORDINANCE appropriating $6,529,615.40 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to INDUSTRIAL TX CORP for Kingwood Central and Forest Cove WWTP UV System Replacement; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance, and other required contract documents to the City; holding the bidder in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency - DISTRICT E - FLICKINGER
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
NON CONSENT - NUMBER 34
NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS
34. SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE to provide a Resolution of No Objection for one applicant seeking 4% Housing Tax Credits (HTCs) for the following multifamily development:
Enclave at Katy 5138 & 5202 Hockley Rd, Katy
HEARING DATE - 9:00 A. M. - WEDNESDAY - JULY 9, 2025 MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 35 through 38
35. Consideration of proposed amendments submitted in writing on June 17, 2025 by Council Members Ramirez, Peck, Jackson, Evans-Shabazz and Castex-Tatum, (Amendments will be considered in the order of a matrix prepared by the Administration)
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CASTEX-TATUM
36. RECOMMENDATION from Director Finance Department to approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CASTEX-TATUM
This was Item 2 on Agenda of June 17, 2025
This item should only be considered after review of the amendments in Item 35 above
37. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,000,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund and $1,500,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund for Planned Budgeting Software Project for Houston Information Technology Services on behalf of the Finance Department
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CASTILLO
This was Item 11 on Agenda of June 17, 2025
38. APPROVE spending authority in an amount not to exceed $5,479,628.49 for Purchase of a Budgeting Software Solution through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) for Houston Information Technology Services on behalf of the Finance Department, to VERTOSOFT, LLC - 5 Years - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated and Other Funds
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CASTILLO
This was Item 12 on Agenda of June 17, 2025
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 37 above
PROPOSITION A - NUMBER 39
39. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Council Rules of Procedure regarding the time and location of Council Meetings
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Thomas first
ALL ORDINANCES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS AND TO BE PASSED ON ONE READING UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ARTICLE VII, SECTION 7, CITY CHARTER
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